Twill, Satin and Fancy

Weaves
Twill Weave
Characterized by diagonal lines – created by floats of ends or picks.
2 up and 1 down is the simplest twill weave, repeating on 3 ends and 3 picks.
Classification
Warp faced: 2/1, 3/1, 3/2
Weft faced: 1/2, 1/3, 2/3,
Balanced twill: 2/2, 3/3, 2/1 1/2
Pointed Twill
There is no continuous line.
Changes directions at specified intervals.
Creates pointed effect on the fabric.
Angle of Twill
The angle made by the twill line with the horizontal
direction.
On point paper it looks like 45 degrees
But depends on pick spacing, end spacing and move
number of the design.
Satin and Sateen weaves

Only one binding

point in each and pick
within the repeat

No continuous line

Smooth appearance
Honey comb weave
Mock leno weave
Huck-a-back weave